Chevrolet unveiled the 2014 Corvette Stingray at a special event in Detroit. The new Corvette is the most powerful standard model ever, with an estimated 450 horsepower. John F. Martin for General Motors

General Motors executives stand with the new Chevrolet Corvette during its reveal to the media at the Russell Industrial Complex in Detroit. Bill Pugliano, Getty Images

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette waits to be uncovered before the start of the media previews at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Paul Sancya, AP

The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. Alan Vanderkaay

The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. Alan Vanderkaay

The interior of the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray blends fine materials and craftsmanship with advanced technologies to deliver a more connected and engaging driving experience. General Motors

Exterior vents on the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. Alan Vanderkaay

The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette. General Motors

The C7, the seventh-generation version of the Corvette, was unveiled at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. General Motors

The all-new 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has a provocative exterior styling bringing back the stingray emblem, once again adopting the "Stingray" name that titillated fans in the 1960s. General Motors

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is elegant; every line, vent, inlet and surface has been optimized to enhance the car's overall performance. General Motors

The C7's unveling comes almost 60 years to the day after the '53 broke cover on Jan. 17, 1953, at the General Motors Motorama. General Motors

The Crossed Flags design has a more angular and swept appearance that echoes the new car and suggests speed. It is also a more detailed representation, showing greater depth, color and attention to detail. General Motors

Chevrolet celebrates the debut of the 2014 Corvette with a projection of the cross flags in the heart of the Motor City in Detroit. Steve Fecht for General Motors